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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: As it should be.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: In any event, I understand that private members clubs are not licensed under the 1956 Act. The provision to which the Deputy is referring is already in the 1956 Act. On the one hand, the Deputy is saying that the law should not be enforced and on the other, he is saying it should.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill was in the Seanad last evening. The Gambling Control Bill will provide for licensed casinos. Private members clubs will be able to apply for casino licences under that. We have a Bill before the Seanad at the moment. Again, I do not want to pre-empt any debate that might occur there. It will come in here later on. No change will occur in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: We have our own proposals based on the report to Government that was approved last March to set up a totally independent statutory authority with a lot more power and responsibility than that contained in the 2013 proposal, which we also debated here when I was Chairman of this committee. Since then, we have looked at it again. As I said at the beginning, we looked at what has happened in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The debate in the Dáil on the Bill brought forward by Fianna Fáil was useful and I welcomed it. We did not oppose it because, strictly speaking, it does talk about setting up an office to regulate this. We have gone way beyond that in providing for a regulatory authority, which is a totally different kettle of fish. I do regret that it has taken this length of time. I would have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: We did take part in and funded the prevalence study. Another one is ongoing and we hope to be in a position to produce it at the end of this year. As I said earlier, the situation with regard to addiction and that side is a health matter and the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. We work closely together on these issues but that is her remit and I do not want to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: I did say at the beginning of my remarks that the regulation of this area is very fragmented and that is why a regulatory authority will bring regulation together under one body. Again, I must stress that even countries with strong regulators still have problem gambling and addiction. That is a health matter and the expertise resides there. We can work to make it fairer for people who get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: As I said at the beginning, I would be quite happy to come back at any stage for a more substantial debate on this issue. Any constructive comments or suggestions are most welcome when it comes to this very complicated area. The Deputy spoke about banning profitable betting and information. It is envisaged that in respect of banning profitable gambling, the revised Bill will include...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The question on what form the authority will take is an extremely good one. We have commissioned research to inform us on the best way of structuring an authority and what type of governance it should have. Should it have a board, a commission or a chief executive format and what various sections should it have internally? We should have the information from the research by the summer. As...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: From when the report was published in March. That is what he said. It is a priority for the Government. I have been pushing it as hard as I can to get it over the line. We are looking at best examples in other member states and beyond with regard to the structure of the authority and how best to put it together. We have looked at the UK, Malta, France, New Zealand and other countries.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Regulation of Gambling Sector: Discussion (17 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: Of course.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The Government approved the publication of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 on 20 March 2019. The Bill passed Second Stage in the Seanad last Tuesday and we are awaiting Committee Stage. The Government also approved the publication of the interdepartmental working group on the future licensing and regulation of gambling. A major public seminar on gambling reform will also...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (18 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception Centre at Balseskin, Co. Dublin operates as a reception facility for persons who have entered the state seeking international protection. It is subject to unannounced inspection by both staff from the Reception and Integration Agency and the Department's external inspectorate QTS Limited. The inspection contains examination of the following fire safety...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2019)

David Stanton: Since I responded to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 4 December 2018 concerning the FAI 'Grassroots Integration through Football' project which is funded by the Department under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), the FAI has provided a quarterly return on the project's progress and the project has undergone monitoring checks as per my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: The statistical data the Deputy requires is detailed in the following table. These figures relate to the 31st of December of each year. Tabular Statement Year RIA Occupancy 2013 4360 2014 4364 2015 4696 2016 4425 2017 5096 2018 6115 The Department of Justice and Equality working together with other Departments and agencies have already introduced far-reaching and important reforms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: The Deputy will appreciate that the Government's approach is to bring about comprehensive reform of the licensing and regulation of gambling activities in Ireland. If we can achieve this objective, we will then be in a better position to address issues relating to problem gambling. How best to address the issue of problem gambling has been one of the main concerns in the discussion about...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications Data (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: The statistics the Deputy requires have been collated by the HSE who have a lead responsibility in the health assessment area. Applicants are invited for voluntary assessments but do not have to take up the offer of such assessments. There is a specific health screening team funded and managed by the HSE located on the site of the Balseskin Reception facility for the purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of Department of Justice and Equality is responsible for the offer of accommodation and supports to persons seeking international protection in Ireland. Applicants are free to accept these services or are free to source their own accommodation with family or friends. While previously this was done on an administrative basis, this is now carried out...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, I have convened an expert Steering Group to help guide the development of a new Youth Justice Strategy, including a review of the provisions of the Children Act. The Steering Group commenced its work in February and will have a series of meetings during this year and into next year. The Group is tasked with advising and guiding the development of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (8 May 2019)

David Stanton: The Reception & Integration Agency (RIA) accommodation centres provide food options on a catered or independent living basis to reflect the ethnic needs of the residents. It is a contractual obligation on all contractors of accommodation centres that culturally appropriate food options should be provided to residents. Contractors must prepare menus that meet the reasonable...